Husband and wife killed and three men in hospital after crash in Scotland
A husband and wife have died after a collision on a dual carriageway in Argyll, Scotland.
Martin, 70, and Josephine – known as Jo – Cousland, 69, lived in Anstruther, Fife.
Both were fatally injured when their red Audi Q2 and a grey Ford Mondeo collided on the A85, between Arrivain and Dalmally, around 2pm on Friday.
The couple died at the scene, with a report to be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Sergeant Archie McGuire, of Police Scotland, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr and Mrs Cousland.
‘We are continuing our enquiries and would again appeal to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash to get in touch with police.
‘I would also ask anyone who was travelling in the area who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to get in touch.’
The three male occupants of the Ford Mondeo were taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where they remain for treatment. Medical staff describe their condition as stable.
The road was closed for more than eight hours to allow for investigations by police.
Witnesses are asked to contact 101 with any information regarding the incident, quoting the incident number 1923 of March 31.
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